Construction Training & Workforce Development Manager

• Base Pay $85,000.00 - $ / Year

We are looking for a Construction Training & Development Manager who understands that the best training doesn't just happen in a classroom—it happens in the field.

This role is ideal for an experienced construction professional who has the hands-on knowledge and credibility to connect with field team members, combined with the communication and presentation skills to develop and deliver effective training programs.

You will be responsible for building and leading training programs that help our team members become safer, more skilled, more productive, and more successful in their careers. You will work directly with team members and leaders across our locations, spending significant time in the field observing, coaching, demonstrating, and developing people.

You will also play an important role in building the next generation of construction talent by developing relationships with high schools, technical colleges, trade schools, and other community organizations to introduce students to careers in construction.

If you enjoy teaching others, have a passion for construction, and want to make a measurable impact on people's careers, this could be the opportunity for you.

• Develop and implement construction training programs based on business needs, team member skill levels, and industry best practices.
• Travel to company locations to provide hands-on training, coaching, and development for new and existing team members.
• Create structured onboarding and skills-development programs for field team members and new hires.
• Work one-on-one with team members to identify skill gaps and develop individual training plans.
• Deliver training in a variety of formats, including classroom instruction, large-group presentations, small-group sessions, one-on-one coaching, and hands-on field demonstrations.
• Partner with field leaders and managers to identify training needs and measure the effectiveness of training programs.
• Develop training materials, presentations, job aids, videos, checklists, and other resources that make learning practical and easy to apply in the field.
• Help team members understand not just how to perform a task, but why it matters to safety, quality, productivity, customer service, and profitability.

• Use your construction experience to provide practical instruction and coaching in areas such as:
  • Construction fundamentals and best practices
  • Jobsite safety
  • Tools and equipment
  • Quality standards
  • Project planning and organization
  • Time management and productivity
  • Reading plans and specifications
  • Jobsite communication
  • Material handling and preparation
  • Construction processes and sequencing
  • Problem solving in the field
• Work with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and other field leaders to reinforce training on actual projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve field productivity, consistency, quality, and execution.
• Help establish consistent construction practices across multiple company locations.
• Build and continuously improve a structured training and onboarding experience for team members.
• Spend time with new hires in the field to ensure they understand expectations and have the skills necessary to be successful.
• Create clear skill progression and development pathways for team members as they advance in their careers.
• Partner with managers to identify high-potential team members and opportunities for advancement.

• Build relationships with local high schools, technical colleges, trade schools, apprenticeship programs, and workforce development organizations.
• Develop programs that introduce students to careers in construction and demonstrate the opportunities available within the industry.
• Coordinate job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships, career days, construction demonstrations, and other workforce-development activities.
• Assist in representing Rice Companies at career fairs, school events, industry events, and community activities.
• Help create a sustainable pipeline of future construction team members.
• Develop creative ways to show students that construction offers meaningful careers, competitive compensation, advancement opportunities, and the opportunity to build something they can be proud of.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of experience working in the construction industry.
• Strong hands-on construction knowledge and field…